Analogue-solutions Nyborg User Manual

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Circuit in DetailHere follows details on the sockets and controls, with brief simplified explanations ofwhat the circuits do. We have not gone into te

VCO 1& 2The voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs1 and 2) produce the raw audiowaveform usually used as the initialsource for sound creation. They

VCO 1& 2 - contdMODULATION SOURCE ROTARY SWITCHThis selects the modulation source for either PWM or FM and is routed to the controlabove. The sou

Audio MixerNOISE GENERATORThe noise generator produces white noise which contains all audible frequencies at equalvolume. This is like the hiss you he

VCFThe voltage controlled filter (VCF) is usedto alter the tone of the VCOs/Noise and isthe heart of what gives an analogue synthits character.The mai

VCF - contdFILTER TYPE ROTARY SWITCHLP - Low Pass: Signals above the cut-off frequency are attenuated at a rate of 12dB/octave.BP - Band Pass: Signal

Envelope GeneratorsEG1 ASREG1 is an ASR (attack / sustain / release)envelope generator. Use it to modulatevarious parameters of the synthesiser.EG1 is

VCAThe Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) isthe circuit that is used to change theoutput volume. Normally an envelopesignal would be used to do this,

LFOThe Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) isbasically identical to a VCO, it is anotheroscillator, except that it produces periodicwave forms of low frequ

Patch SocketsPATCH SOCKETSNyborg has some 3.5mm mono CV sockets on the top panel to allow optional patchingsome essential signal. Typically you might

ContentsSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Midi ChannelFUNC(tion) Push ButtonThis button is used to set the MIDI channel and CV2 controller.Works best if you plug a MIDI keyboard direct

Rear Panel ConnectionsF1 INThis is an audio input socket to feed audio signals directly into mixer.F2 INThis is asecond audio input socket to feed aud

Nyborg ConfigurationRACK EARS (OPTIONAL)To rackmount Nyborg, you will in fact need two of them, as the combined width makesup one whole rack widthFITT

Configuration (contd)WOODEN SIDE PANELS (OPTIONAL)These can be fitted to a single Nyborg, or, two Nyborgs that have been bolted together(see above, ‘F

Configuration (contd)CHANGING FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL ORIENTATIONAs standard, Nyborg is a vertical machine much like its big brother, the Telemark

2 Voice Mode/Poly ChainNyborg has modified software to add poly-chain to accommodate one other synth.This will allow 2 Nyborgs to be played together a

Nyborg SpecificationVCO1 Tune, Octave, PW Mod, FM Mod, Manual PW, Mod Source,Saw out, Pulse out, Sync, Free RunVCO2 Tune, Octave, PW Mod, FM Mod, Manu

TroubleshootingNO SIGNAL• Your mixing desk / monitoring equipment is on and working correctly. • Check the synth is switched on and that the power ada

Calibration of VCOsCalibration of Nyborg is done at the factory and usually should not need to be changed.Only attempt this yourself if you are fully

WarrantyThe Nyborg comes with a 1 year (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e.customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Analogu

Safety InstructionsPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING:• Only use the correct power adaptor - 230V for UK/EU (110V for N.America).• Never handle the ad

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IntroductionCongratulations on buying the Nyborg synthesiser. Nyborg is part of the AnalogueSolutions range of analogue music equipment. Nyborg is a p

Nyborg LayoutEnvelope GeneratorsVoltageControlledAmplifierVoltageControlledFilterLow Frequency OscillatorVoltageControlledOscillatorAudioMixerPatch So

OverviewNYBORG: SYNTH – PERCUSSION – AUDIO PROCESSORNyborg is a compact analogue synthesizer. Analogue - as in really analogue. Asidefrom the MIDI ch

Overview - contdCIRCUITS INCLUDEDOSCILLATORSThere are two VCOs – each providing a wealth of features and modulation choices.Controls include: TUNE, OC

Overview - contdEXTERNAL CV CONTROL SOCKETSNyborg can be controlled via an external analogue sequencer, such as Oberkorn, usingthe top panel CV socket

Initial TuningOnce the MIDI and audio connections have been made it may be necessary to tune inthe VCOs to the rest of your music set-up. Allow a five